Beta SP Error 96
- Thread starter svp
- Start date
At the scene
Well-known member
SVP, an error code in the 90's I believe is a circuit board problem. Which is beyond my knowledge of repair. Not sure if that helped. Sorry!
Error 96 is:
"NV-RAM TROUBLE Displayed when a defective NV-RAM is detected on the SY-61 board. Detected by the NV-RAM data's checksum."
The NV RAM is information that is retained when the power is turned off.
I found an 1995 tech bulletin on the SV 61 board.
Here's a link:
https://www.servicesplus.sel.sony.com/downloads/SoftwarePLUSReleaseNotes/Release-Notes-875955091.PDF
It appears to me after reading that a good head cleaning may help, even if it doesn't clear the alarm. As far as advice for using an old machine its probably time to clean the heads every couple passes anyway.
We just put two more SX decks out pasture. The fact there are questions and potential solutions is a testament to how robust a format Beta was.
Good Luck,
Omar
"NV-RAM TROUBLE Displayed when a defective NV-RAM is detected on the SY-61 board. Detected by the NV-RAM data's checksum."
The NV RAM is information that is retained when the power is turned off.
I found an 1995 tech bulletin on the SV 61 board.
Here's a link:
https://www.servicesplus.sel.sony.com/downloads/SoftwarePLUSReleaseNotes/Release-Notes-875955091.PDF
It appears to me after reading that a good head cleaning may help, even if it doesn't clear the alarm. As far as advice for using an old machine its probably time to clean the heads every couple passes anyway.
We just put two more SX decks out pasture. The fact there are questions and potential solutions is a testament to how robust a format Beta was.
Good Luck,
Omar
There's a BVW-75 on eBay right now for $129. Seller says it's fully functional.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SONY-BVW-75N-BETACAM-VIDEOCASSETTE-RECORDER-/331918804913?hash=item4d47e707b1:g:5qQAAOSwTZ1XlmDc
I'm 2 for 3 buying Beta decks on eBay over the years. Bought a 35 that was pristine and it got stolen. Bought another 35 and it was a POS. Then found and bought a 50 and it was in great shape, too.
I should probably take some time and transfer all of my old Beta tapes to a digital format too, while the deck is (probably) still working and before the tapes fall apart.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SONY-BVW-75N-BETACAM-VIDEOCASSETTE-RECORDER-/331918804913?hash=item4d47e707b1:g:5qQAAOSwTZ1XlmDc
I'm 2 for 3 buying Beta decks on eBay over the years. Bought a 35 that was pristine and it got stolen. Bought another 35 and it was a POS. Then found and bought a 50 and it was in great shape, too.
I should probably take some time and transfer all of my old Beta tapes to a digital format too, while the deck is (probably) still working and before the tapes fall apart.
BluesCam
Well-known member
I don't have an answer for you, but I wanted to mention a capture device in case others were transferring CAV (ie Beta SP) to digital. This is for USB 3.0. But it ain't cheap!https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/ultrastudiousb3
Last edited: